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22 Aug 2018
Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh: Dog proves loyalty, rescues 14-year-old from rapists' clutches
With a dog around, help is almost always available!
22 Aug 2018
CanadaMadrasa stops children from singing 'national-anthem', Yogi government cancel recognition
Taking a serious view of alleged opposition by the principal and teachers of a madrasa (Islamic seminary) to the singing of the national anthem during Independence Day function, the Uttar Pradesh government has canceled its recognition.
22 Aug 2018
IndiaAadhaar: How to verify mobile number and retrieve lost UID
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which issues Aadhaar cards to the citizens of India, offers a number of allied services like online correction and updating the details in users' Aadhaar cards.
22 Aug 2018
KeralaKerala floods: Technical assistance required as Kerala starts reconstruction
With rains having petered out and flood waters receding, Kerala's efforts have shifted towards reconstruction and rehabilitation.
22 Aug 2018
Electric VehiclesElectrician's son bags a $100,000 job in the US
It's often said that hard work and passion take people places, and the saying couldn't be truer for Mohammad Amir Ali, an electrician's son.
22 Aug 2018
Bombay High CourtLearn from Goa, watch 'Baywatch' for beach safety measures: Bombay-HC
Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Bombay High Court has asked the state and BMC to take all the necessary steps, like installing watchtower, mobile patrol vans, etc., to ensure safety on beaches.
22 Aug 2018
DoordarshanDelhi's Doordarshan Bhawan hit by minor fire; no casualties reported
A fire broke out in an AC plant of Doordarshan Bhawan at Delhi's Mandi House.
22 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshUP-shocker: Cops force Muslim-man to pick meat using mouth
In a horrible incident, an injured Muslim man was forced by Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh) Police to pick meat from his mouth, a few days ago.
22 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsShatrughan Sinha defends Navjot Singh Sidhu on hug controversy
Under attack for hugging Pakistan's Army Chief, Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu received support from BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha who said Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi had hugged their Pakistani counterparts during their visits to that country.
22 Aug 2018
NEETImportant dates for JEE, NET, NEET announced: Full schedule here
The schedules for JEE Main I, JEE Main II, CMAT and GPAT, NEET (UG), and UGC (NET), have been announced by the HRD ministry.
22 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiKerala floods aftermath: Govt focuses on cleaning houses, public places
With operations to rescue stranded people from flood-affected areas nearing a close, the Kerala government today turned its attention to cleaning of houses and public places which were damaged in the unprecedented rains which ravaged the state.
22 Aug 2018
IndiaEid Mubarak: 5 delightful dishes to prepare for the feast
The second, holier of the two biggest Muslim festivals- Eid-al-Adha (or Bakrid) is finally here.
22 Aug 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 incredible health benefits of Yoga
The ancient, spiritual Indian practice of Yoga has gained massive momentum across the globe, in the past couple of decades.
22 Aug 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Policemen save couple trapped in a fire at Paharganj
Delhi Police personnel saved the life of a couple who were trapped in a building at Central Delhi's Paharganj area where a fire broke out early this morning.
22 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiPM, Shah hand urns with Vajpayee's ashes to party chiefs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders handed urns with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's ashes to party presidents from across the country at a function in New Delhi today.
22 Aug 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Suspected dengue death reported, might be the first of 2018
According to East Delhi Municipal Corporation health department officials, a case of a suspected dengue death was reported from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
22 Aug 2018
Kerala#KeralaFloods: No outbreak of communicable disease reported, says Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda yesterday said no outbreak of communicable disease has been reported from the flood-ravaged districts of Kerala so far.
22 Aug 2018
MumbaiMumbai: High-rise residential building catches fire, 2 dead, 14 injured
Two people have died and fourteen are injured after a fire broke out at Crystal Tower situated in Parel, Mumbai, earlier this morning.
22 Aug 2018
Madhya PradeshMP: 17L fake voters in 53 assembly constituencies, alleges Congress
Opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh yesterday alleged that over 17 lakh fake voters were found during a scrutiny of electoral rolls across 53 Assembly constituencies in the state.
22 Aug 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Goa: Over 10,000 sit for government examination, all fail
10,815 candidates sat for an examination for the post of accountant in Goa government's directorate of accounts, and none of them cleared it, it has been reported.
22 Aug 2018
India10 rules to know about concessions offered by Indian Railways
IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) offers tickets at concessional rates to a number of specified categories.
22 Aug 2018
Scheduled Castes#CareerBytes: Top Central Schemes for scholarships you should know about
The Center awards several scholarships to students pursuing various courses based on merit, community, and family income among other things.
21 Aug 2018
India#TravelBytes: Top 5 best water parks in Delhi-NCR
There's no denying the fact that the scorching Delhi heat is simply unbearable.
21 Aug 2018
BMWBengaluru: Drunk Doctor in BMW mows down 17-year-old flower decorator
An evening of partying turned into a nightmare for this 30-year-old doctor, who rammed his BMW into a young boy. The 17-year-old passed away.
21 Aug 2018
India#HealthBytes: Top diet tips to help you manage diabetes
Diabetes is India's fastest growing disease, with around 72 million recorded cases in the year 2017 itself.
21 Aug 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra to set-up study chairs in 13 varsities after Vajpayee
Maharashtra government will set up a study chair in the name of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in each of the 13 universities in the state, the state Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar announced.
21 Aug 2018
Elon MuskHow can you spot the 3 levels of Intellectual Mafias?
This is what defines Intellectual mafias: Too much discussion (they call it discourse), selective biases, echo chambers, and Pakistan apologists (not all of them).
21 Aug 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Constable pushes accident victim's body with foot; suspended
A Chhattisgarh Police constable, Neeraj Sahu, allegedly pushed an accident victim's body with his foot, prompting authorities to suspend him.
21 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: 5 best online courses to prepare for JEE Maths
Scoring well in the JEE exam is a dream for every engineering aspirant.
21 Aug 2018
HIVHIV-infected people can find a life partner through this website
People with HIV infection can now look for a marriage partner on a web portal specially designed for them.
21 Aug 2018
Kerala#Keralafloods: Let's talk about Kerala's unsung heroes, the fishermen
Yesterday Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced that 90% of rescue operations in the state has been completed, thanks to NGOs, government agencies like NDRF, the Indian Navy, et al, and of course individuals.
21 Aug 2018
IndiaEx-President Pranab Mukherjee to be 'distinguished guest faculty' at IIM-Ahmedabad
Former President Pranab Mukherjee will be a distinguished guest faculty at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and interact with students for six days over the next three months, the institute said today.
21 Aug 2018
Kochi#KeralaFloods: Kochi airport suffers estimated loss of over Rs. 220cr
The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has suffered an estimated loss of over Rs. 220cr in the floods, an official in Kochi said today.
21 Aug 2018
IndiaNow, cigarette, gutkha, khaini packets to carry 'quit-line' number
From next month, packets of tobacco products will undergo changes in appearance: they will now carry a helpline number for those who want to quit the addiction, along with graphic images of diseased organs and rotting teeth.
21 Aug 2018
SuicideDelhi: Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar's personal assistant ends life
A 31-year-old man, working as a personal assistant (PA) to Union Minister and BJP leader Narendra Singh Tomar, today allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan in South Delhi's Laxmibai Nagar, the police said.
21 Aug 2018
Yogi AdityanathCM Adityanath announces Rs. 50L reward for shooter Saurabh Chaudhary
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today congratulated shooters Saurabh Chaudhary and Ravi Kumar for winning the gold and bronze medals in 10m Air Pistol event at ongoing Asian Games.
21 Aug 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 healthiest spices and herbs you should consume
Spices and herbs have held a special position in the history of Indian medicine.
21 Aug 2018
BiharBihar: Woman paraded naked on streets on suspicion of murder
A woman was beaten up and paraded naked on the streets of Bihar's Bhojpur district by a mob on the suspicion of her involvement in the killing of a 19-year-old man, the police said.
21 Aug 2018
KeralaKerala: 373 dead, 87 injured due to rains, floods, landslides
Rains, floods, and landslides in Kerala have killed 373 people since May 30, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said today.
21 Aug 2018
GoaGoa: Vajpayee's ashes to be immersed in Zuari, Mandovi rivers
The ashes of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee would be immersed in the Mandovi and Zuari rivers of Goa on August 24, a senior BJP official said today.
